Interesting Nuggets
Episodes
The Wolf-Whistle
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The wolf whistle — two notes that have echoed through pop culture, construction sites, and Hollywood films. On this episode Roxanne digs into the hi...
Southpaw, Cack-Handed, Lefties
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of "Interesting Nuggets" we have one for the left-handed folks out there. To the 10-12% of the population who struggle with scissors, ...
A Day for Fools
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Roxanne uncovers the rich history of April Fools' Day — from fish pinned to unsuspecting backs to elaborate hoaxes that had entire nation...
Such a Good Dog
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Todays episode is dedicated to Roxanne's best mate Tank. A friend that is missed dearly everyday. Join us as Kendall shares with us stories of hist...
Foreign Accent Syndrome
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Foreign Accent Syndrome: a bizarre brain blip that leaves you with an accent you never traveled for? —or a serious condition that reshapes someone’...
Migraine through the ages
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Kendall takes us diving skull-first into the wild, weird, and often terrifying history of migraine remedies. Ancient skull-drilling all the...
Incomplete Idioms
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you someone who loves slipping idioms into everyday conversation? If so, you’re in good company—just like Roxanne, who always has a idiom in h...
Very Superstitious
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re stepping carefully—just in case—into the world of superstitions. Why do broken mirrors spell trouble? How did clovers become t...
Horrifying History of Fairytales
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re wandering off the happily-ever-after path and into the dark, and downright horrifying origin stories of classic fairytales. T...
The Evolution of Pole
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Interesting Nuggets, we spin around the poles history. Pole dancing has grown from a raw test of strength into a worldwide sport a...
The invention of the teenager
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lets crack open the surprisingly recent invention of the “teenager.” It turns out that before the 1940s we had children who grew into adults—min...
Nellie Bly- The fearless Journalist
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We crack into the remarkable life of Nellie Bly, a journalist who wasn’t afraid to step into spaces she was never meant to occupy. From exposing men...
The Killer of Men's Fashion
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beau Brummell wasn’t just an English dandy — he was the original men’s style dictator of Regency London. His extreme obsession with tailoring an...
Peace out, baby
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Interesting Nuggets we dig into the surprising history behind peace signs. The classic symbol and the two-finger gesture, each have...
The Codpeice
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Interesting Nuggets is back with penis related content! We dive into the rise and rise and rise of the legendary codpiece and of course its inevitable...
Good Vibrations
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In "Good Vibrations" we uncover how a medical device accidentally became a cultural icon. There will be Victorian awkwardness, mishaps, and unintentio...
Larry Lawnchair
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This nugget is one for the dreamers! A man who dreamed of flying through the sky would stop at nothing to achieve his goals. Larry has lofty plans an...
ACHOO!
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered why we say “bless you” when someone sneezes? In this episode of Interesting Nuggets we leap nose-first into the rich history of sne...
The Colour Divide
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Interesting Nuggets, we’re examining the world of colour and gender — we’re asking the big question: why is pink for girls and blu...
BONUS: Halloween
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Its our first BONUS episode of Interesting Nuggets and we’re unmasking the historical origins of Halloween. From ancient Celtic bonfires to sneaky R...
Salty Sailor Sayings
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Interesting Nuggets, we dig into the surprising sailor roots behind some of the sayings we use every day. Ever wonder why someone might b...
The Woman Behind Monopoly
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re unwrapping the surprisingly spicy origin story of Monopoly — the board game that’s broken more families than group chats. It s...
The Great Emu War
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our next episode, we uncover the wild and true story of Australia’s Great Emu War. Join us as we explore how a flock of flightless birds managed ...
Birthday Traditions
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grab a bite of this tasty nugget! In this episode of Interesting Nuggets, we dig into the surprising origins of birthday traditions — why cake, cand...
Niagara Falls Daredevils
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Strap on your barrel and hold onto your hats, because this nugget is going over the edge. In this episode, we tumble into the wild history of the firs...
Hairy Issue
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We take a closer look into the hairy history of women’s shaving. From smooth legs to prickly stigmas, we’re digging into how body hair went from n...
Mighty Nugget
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s nugget is… the nugget! We’re biting into the crispy history of how chicken nuggets hatched their way from lab to late-night craving....